26.06.2006 MICHAEL GETTO: MOLDOVAN POLITICAL PARTIES BECOME MORE RESPONSIBLE

Chisinau, June 26 (Infotag). Program Director for Moldova of the International Republican Institute (IRI) Michael Getto considers that political parties’ evolution is not only ideological, but also pragmatic.

According to him, the Moldovan parties’ development tempo is different, but in the context of their ideologies they become more responsible vis-à-vis their voters in working out decisions on Moldova’s present and future problems.

Michael Getto says that IRI does not support communist or any other political ideology in Moldova and in any other country, where it operates.

The International Republican Institute adheres to democratic values and does not intend to make the parties change their ideologies. Its principles are transparency, tolerance, freedom and competence of the ruling elite, he said.

In his opinion, the Moldovan Parliament is oriented at international and European standards that is why IRI cooperates willingly with its members in order to assist Moldova in attaining its European integration.

IRI works also with young Moldovan politicians in order to develop their capacities as public politicians and govenance leaders.

IRI organizes seminars aimed at developing intercourse skills and solving problems in a real way. Young political activists are very perceptible to IRI initiatives and it is very glad to deal with future decision makers.